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COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives today approved the historic Strategic Community Investment Fund, as part of Substitute House Bill 2, announced State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville).
The Strategic Community Investment Fund includes $350 million for statewide, regional, and local projects, including 37,250,000 for Cuyahoga County. The fund was established under the state’s main operating budget passed in 2023 and includes excess funding from the previous fiscal year.
“Ohio’s future is bright,” said Patton. “The transformational money that is being invested throughout Cuyahoga County will have an impact on our region for decades to come.”
Read Full StoryState Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) voted to support the state operating budget bill, which passed in the General Assembly on Friday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to build a strong foundation for the state’s future.
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State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) spearheaded a resolution on Tuesday that was approved by the Ohio House of Representatives to name Ohio as the headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. Patton spoke to the resolution on the House floor.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) voted to support the Ohio House state operating budget and the bill passed in the chamber on Wednesday. The legislation provides billions in funding over the next two fiscal years to grow the economy and workforce, protect Ohio families and most vulnerable, and invest in educating our communities.
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State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville), who is Chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Transportation, led the historic transportation budget bill through the General Assembly as it was approved by both chambers on Wednesday.
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In serving as Chair of the Finance Subcommittee on Transportation and member of the House Finance Committee, State Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) has played a significant role in Wednesday’s House passage of the historic transportation budget bill.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) has issued the following statement regarding an amendment to the transportation budget impacting bike lanes in Ohio:
Read Full StoryState Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces the latest round for the Ohio K-12 School Safety Grant Program is now accepting applications. The initiative was made possible through legislation Patton cosponsored and supported to strengthen school security. The funding stems from House Bill 687, which allocates $100 million for this grant program.
Read Full StoryState Rep. Tom Patton (R-Strongsville) announces $706,786 that will be awarded to local school districts for safety and security. The initiative was made possible through legislation Patton cosponsored and supported to strengthen school security. The funding stems from House Bill 687, which allocates $100 million for this grant program.
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